Gen II 1st washing questions??

[triblk6spd]

I just got my new GTS ACR and will be washing it for my 1st time this weekend. Anything I should avoid? Anywhere I should not spray water? Ect....? Thanks all.
-J

[dave6666]

Keep windows up.

Sorry.

I wash my GTS all the time by hand.

Avoid garden hose pressure directly at door and window seals. If yours are leak tight with a hose aimed at them never sell the car...

Do not spray water up the NACA duct. It does have drains in it though so do not have to get too worried.

If you have a VEC box by the brake booster cover it.

When finished washing pop the hood and dry under there. A lot of water will puddle in places.

I take the air hose to the car to blow around seams and lights and lug nuts when drying.

The door jambs will puke water for hours. Once again an air hose helps, but don't blow water into the cabin.

Finally, take it for a drive when done to dry the inside of the sills.

BTW, I spray the engine area with the hose every now and then. Just a light spray to remove dust. Many use a leaf blower after that to dry the engine. I have not, and have had no problems.

Wash day. Do it right there in the garage...

[cabinetman]

I don't think it's a stupid pic. there's a lot of us up here in the great white north who would love to to be washing our cars today

[FE 065]

Originally Posted by cabinetman

I don't think it's a stupid pic. there's a lot of us up here in the great white north who would love to to be washing our cars today

I'll second that ! Geez this Winter seems to be dragging on..

[triblk6spd]

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to get on it in the morning. We'll see what happens. I'll take a few pics.

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by triblk6spd

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to get on it in the morning. We'll see what happens. I'll take a few pics.

Ain't Texas weather GREAT???

[gen2lover]

TEXAS girls are better!

[FATHERFORD]

Originally Posted by dave6666

Ain't Texas weather GREAT???

Yes sir...

I'm just wondering how the summer is going to be this year though

[VIPER GTSR 91]

Originally Posted by dave6666

Ain't Texas weather GREAT???

Texas weather SUCKS especially if your hobby is cars. I have lived here for over 40 years and all it does is RAIN, at least in the greater Houston crap area. Nearly every week end track event or rally I try to enter is rained out or totally miserable to drive in. Flooding is even common place in many areas most of the year. Last two Viper Days at College Station Texas (inc. this last week end 2/16) were miserable. Great weather for driving and really enjoying your car is either Southern Calif., Arizona, or Nevada.

[FATHERFORD]

Originally Posted by VIPER GTSR 91

Texas weather SUCKS especially if your hobby is cars. I have lived here for over 40 years and all it does is RAIN, at least in the greater Houston crap area. Nearly every week end track event or rally I try to enter is rained out or totally miserable to drive in. Flooding is even common place in many areas most of the year. Last two Viper Days at College Station Texas (inc. this last week end 2/16) were miserable. Great weather for driving and really enjoying your car is either Southern Calif., Arizona, or Nevada.

That's just because it sucks in the houston area. Up north towards dallas/waco etc. lots of nice driving weather, except when its 125 degrees oustside.

When I used to live in waco, it would go weeks withouth raining. I think think since I have moved to houston there hasnt been one week where we havent had atleast one storm.

[GBS]

A GII viper does have a lot of places where water sits. I use to use an air compressor to blow the water out of spots you can't get with a towel until I started using an electric leaf blower to do the job. After reading on detailing forums about a lot people using leaf blowers to help dry their cars I was still skeptical. I finlly tried it and it works great. Now I use a electric leaf blower and a microfiber towel. After drying the car the towel is only a little damp. If you keep your paint waxed or sealed the leaf blower blows off most of the water. It work great on wheels and other places that are hard to get to.

[FATHERFORD]

Originally Posted by GBS

A GII viper does have a lot of places where water sits. I use to use an air compressor to blow the water out of spots you can't get with a towel until I started using an electric leaf blower to do the job. After reading on detailing forums about a lot people using leaf blowers to help dry their cars I was still skeptical. I finlly tried it and it works great. Now I use a electric leaf blower and a microfiber towel. After drying the car the towel is only a little damp. If you keep your paint waxed or sealed the leaf blower blows off most of the water. It work great on wheels and other places that are hard to get to.

Yes I was sceptic also of the "leaf blower" method. I tried it though on my first wash of the viper. Works great. Gets water out of cracks that you can't get with a towel. It's all I use now to dry off my vehicles.

[dodgefever]

Remember, it's just a car! Wash it with the same care you would any other car. I use the Zip Wax Car Wash and dry it with a soft cotton towel. For touch up and to remove water spots, Meguiar's Quick Detailer works great and works on the rims too.
I open the hood before I dry it to drain the water from the ducts in the hood, and to dry the area on the sill.

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by dodgefever

Remember, it's just a car! Wash it with the same care you would any other car.

NOT.

[mach4444]

Remember, it's just a car! Wash it with the same care you would any other car.

You sound like my EX-girlfriend
please sell your viper to a new and loving home.....